Which is better for kitchen spills?

Bounty. Its 2-ply Diamond Texture and wet strength handle spills and scrubbing, and Select-A-Size lets you tear a half sheet for small messes. Kleenex Ultra Soft is 1-ply and made for drying hands.

Which lasts longer per pack?

Kleenex gives 1,260 sheets per case across 18 boxes. Bounty's 12 rolls hold roughly 1,500 to 1,600 sheets, and half-sheet tearing stretches that further for small jobs.

Is Kleenex Ultra Soft worth stepping up to over Bounty?

Only if you want hygienic pop-up hand towels in a restroom or office. For cleaning, Bounty is the stronger, more absorbent choice and the better value.

Can I use Bounty as a hand towel?

Yes, but a full sheet is large and the printed designs can transfer ink when wet. Kleenex pop-up sheets are sized and softened for hand drying.

Which is better for an office restroom?

Kleenex Ultra Soft. The pop-up box dispenses one sheet at a time, keeps towels dry, and fits Kimberly-Clark dispensers. Bounty rolls suit kitchens and cleaning, not shared hand-washing.

Does either work when wet?

Bounty holds together when wet and is built for scrubbing. Kleenex Ultra Soft is absorbent but thin single ply, so it tears down when used on rough or soaked surfaces.

Bounty Select-A-Size Paper Towels vs Kleenex Ultra Soft Pop-Up Hand Towels

Buy Bounty Select-A-Size for household cleaning, spills and kitchen messes. It is a 2-ply, textured, wet-strong towel with half-sheet perforations, and its 4.4 rating from about 51,000 ratings reflects broad, long-term use. Kleenex Ultra Soft is a 1-ply pop-up hand towel for restrooms and offices; its 4.5 rating comes from far fewer ratings (281). Bounty wins on absorbency, strength and versatility; Kleenex wins on hygienic one-at-a-time dispensing and hand-drying softness.

Choose the Bounty Select-A-Size if you want a strong, absorbent 2-ply towel for spills, scrubbing and everyday kitchen and bathroom cleanup.
Choose the Kleenex Ultra Soft if you need hygienic pop-up hand towels for a restroom, office or guest counter where people dry hands rather than clean.

Prices

Bounty Select-A-Size Paper Towels: $11.99 at Walgreens.com (checked today)
Kleenex Ultra Soft Pop-Up Hand Towels: $59.98 at Walmart (checked today)
Difference: the Bounty Select-A-Size Paper Towels is $47.99 cheaper than the Kleenex Ultra Soft Pop-Up Hand Towels today

	Bounty Select-A-Size Paper Towels	Kleenex Ultra Soft Pop-Up Hand Towels
Ply and strength	2-ply with Durable Diamond Texture; holds together when wet	1-ply soft virgin fiber; made for hand drying, not scrubbing
Sheet format	Roll with Select-A-Size perforations; full 11 x 12 in or half 11 x 6 in	Pop-up box, one 8.9 x 10.0 in sheet at a time
Absorbency	Marketed as 2x more absorbent than the leading ordinary brand	Highly absorbent virgin fibers, but thin single ply
Dispensing	Tear off the roll by hand; roll sits on a holder or counter	Water-resistant pop-up box dispenses one hygienic sheet; fits Kimberly-Clark dispensers
Best room	Kitchen, bathroom, garage and general cleaning	Restroom, office, lodging and guest hand-drying
Wet-use risk	Printed designs can transfer ink to surfaces when wet, per buyer complaints	Plain white, no printed ink
Pack format	12 rolls, about 123 to 135 sheets per roll	18 boxes of 70 sheets, 1,260 sheets per case
Certification and material	FSC certified, 0% recycled content, not compostable	Virgin fiber, US-made, recyclable box

Spec	Bounty Select-A-Size Paper Towels	Kleenex Ultra Soft Pop-Up Hand Towels
Ply	2-ply	1
Material	Paper	Paper
Sheet Size	Select-A-Size	8.9” x 10.0”
Color	White	White
Model Number	n/a	—
Type	Traditional wood pulp	—
Sheets Per Roll	135	—
Select A Sheet	Yes	—
Sheet Dimensions	11 x 12 in (full); 11 x 6 in (half)	—
Condition	New	—
Multi-Size Sheets	Yes	—
Style	Rolled	—

Spec	Bounty Select-A-Size Paper Towels	Kleenex Ultra Soft Pop-Up Hand Towels
Count	12 Rolls	—
Ply Count	2-Ply	—
Roll Count	12 rolls	—
Sheet Count	123 sheets per roll	—
Absorbency	2x more absorbent	—
Wet Strength	Strong when wet	—
Absorbency Speed	Picks up messes quicker vs. leading ordinary br…	—
Strength	Durable Diamond Texture	—
Design Highlights	Select-A-Size	—
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